Infos on Chiang Mai

[cooler07]

Originally Posted by hunterhi

Wa, everyday eat crab, r u quite rich, as the no man is that I m just few km to cross it to Lao, where to find Sao Sao in that kind of places, good for u everyday is a learning day for everyone 👍... As our leader said that... U have a time in the Land of Sao Sao... Hahaha...

Wah u gg round Thai tour? How many Sao Sao u score Liao?

[Happyman007]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Family visit.?

Lonely low profile single man visit, must head down down going to sao sao places.....back bkk tmr leaw

[hunterhi]

Bo La, nw still full since 02 Oct budget la, almost sperm reach brain lioa... u la, when CuMiNg up to Land Of Sao Sao...

Originally Posted by cooler07

Wah u gg round Thai tour? How many Sao Sao u score Liao?

[cooler07]

Originally Posted by hunterhi

Bo La, nw still full since 02 Oct budget la, almost sperm reach brain lioa... u la, when CuMiNg up to Land Of Sao Sao...

Planning a trip in jan... Pattaya n Bangkok...

[yinyang]

Lanna itch needs to be scratched post xmas And FRs here not helping either. Nice, cool weather but guess it's high season even for domestic visitors with hotel rates up

[hunterhi]

Ok, ur same time same place si bo...

Originally Posted by cooler07

Planning a trip in jan... Pattaya n Bangkok...

Bro YY, u going in Dec, nice weather but more ex... So see u there... cok dee... Ja...

Originally Posted by yinyang

Lanna itch needs to be scratched post xmas And FRs here not helping either. Nice, cool weather but guess it's high season even for domestic visitors with hotel rates up

[jnudes]

I’d been reading and browsing 48 pages of this thread over the last 3 hour and feel quite impressed of what CM can offer for a low budget and lonely cheongster like myself. To be frank I’m deeply interested with Foxy Lady and Sayuri. I’m yet to make a visit to CM and will definitely do so when I can get cheap tickets to CM with AA (I’d be flying from KL instead of SG). There are still questions I need to ask and hope bros here can help me out.

I’m actually looking for a budget accommodation nearby Foxy Lady. When I mentioned nearby is meaning walking distance 2 to 5 min, preferably from the hotel. The budget rate I’m looking at is less than SIN40 per night. The hotel must be clean, decent and quiet. Is there any budget hotel with such rate?

I do have plan to visit Sayuri as well but as a first timer how do I get there and not let the staff chop me THB2500 for one session? Look for P Tak? Speak good Thai? My Thai is passable only. I don’t mind to walk there alone but the problem is I don’t know the way.

Ordering food and drink problem. Does CM people speak Thai all the times? Or do I need to buck up my Thai language so that I have no problem communicating with locals? Can I speak English while doing room reservation and booking the girl for LT at Foxy lady? Language is always a barrier whenever I visit Thailand as no speak good Thai = the locals chop you off easily.

I do not intend to engage any travel agent or tour guide while cheonging alone. And lastly how do I travel from my hotel to the airport? Do I book in advance for taxi or just ask the reception to call one when I check out?

I’m planning to bring $1K to CM for 3 days 2 nights trip inclusive of hotel, meals, massage, tips, beer drinks, LT fee (if got booking), taxi fares, for my very first time visit to CM. Do you think it will be enough? And I am bringing all CASH with me as I don’t have credit card. Is this OK?

I think these are the major issues need to be tackled before booking the ticket in order to build self confidence before travelling. Travelling alone and kena cheated while at foreign land is surely not FUN!!

Thanks very much.

[lost99]

I've stayed in CM for several months in the past, alas a few years ago, but home my experience can help you.

Originally Posted by jnudes

To be frank I’m deeply interested with Foxy Lady and Sayuri.

CM is by no means a pooner's paradise, but a good mix of Thai culture, laid back environment, and access to some gals. These are basically the two most famous gal options in CM, but do not expect anything near what would be available in BKK, Pataya, etc..

Originally Posted by jnudes

I’m actually looking for a budget accommodation nearby Foxy Lady. When I mentioned nearby is meaning walking distance 2 to 5 min, preferably from the hotel. The budget rate I’m looking at is less than SIN40 per night.

CM is not a big city, anywhere in the central/downtown area in the river is no more than 5 min motibike/taxi ride away. I have stayed in Smith Apartments, which is is a clean recently renovated (but basic hotel) in the south gate area for around SIN 25 a night - its a 3 min moto ride from Foxy lady. I would suggest you look up the sammyboy thread for booking Thai hotels to see any recomendations.

Originally Posted by jnudes

I do have plan to visit Sayuri as well but as a first timer how do I get there and not let the staff chop me THB2500 for one session? Look for P Tak? Speak good Thai? My Thai is passable only. I don’t mind to walk there alone but the problem is I don’t know the way.

Again, if you rent a motobike Sayuri is just a few min away just across Narawat bridge. If you take a taxi/moto there, the driver will get 500 baht comission extra which will be added to your price. If you must take taxi/tuk tuk ask them to drive along Narawat bridge and get off at closest intersection (Bamrung Rad rd?), then walk 3-4 blocks by foot to Sayuri. Gal prices there only 1000 -1500 baht I believe depending on badge color. I never get foreigner surcharge at Sayuri and speak in English only.

Originally Posted by jnudes

Ordering food and drink problem. Does CM people speak Thai all the times? Or do I need to buck up my Thai language so that I have no problem communicating with locals? Can I speak English while doing room reservation and booking the girl for LT at Foxy lady? Language is always a barrier whenever I visit Thailand as no speak good Thai = the locals chop you off easily.

Almost all hotel/restaurant/tourism employees inside and near the square river road speak English - this is a tourist area and they rely on tourism. Foxy lady is also for Farangs (locals goto other places) and all the gals there speak basic English. I would not worry about having to Speak Thai in Thailand unless you plan to venture into the countryside. As always, know the proper prices for services and be prepared to haggle - some pplwill try chop you but things easily negotiable within reason.

Originally Posted by jnudes

And lastly how do I travel from my hotel to the airport? Do I book in advance for taxi or just ask the reception to call one when I check out? I’m planning to bring $1K to CM for 3 days 2 nights trip inclusive of hotel, meals, massage, tips, beer drinks, LT fee (if got booking), taxi fares, for my very first time visit to CM. Do you think it will be enough? And I am bringing all CASH with me as I don’t have credit card. Is this OK?

Wow, too many questions, and these sound like you never travel before. Easy to have hotel reception arrange taxi/songthiew for you. You should always bring a CC in case of emergency, but if you plan to bring cash bring enough according to your budget plus traveller cheque for emergency. My guess is hotel+food need only $70/day, and ladies/fun is $100-200 (depending if you choose Massage, go-go, overnight etc..). I think 1000k more than enough for 3 days.

Relax, and have a good time. Everything in Thailand sabai sabai, and your questions will take care of themselves when you are there.

[sojo]

Chiang Mai is a pretty relaxing place, the scams you will face there are far and few between compared to a glitz and glamor to bangkok. Still it's good to do some research.

Accomodation around that area: I normally at nimmanheimin but many years ago i stayed at centara which was near the nightmarket and is GF. Rates are probably around 50$?

Your main mode of transport there will probably be the tuktuk there since chiangmai does not have much metered taxi running around, 100 baht on the tuktuk basically takes you to most places but do bargain too. It's all fun.

Chiangmai is visited by tourist around the world, and english will not be a problem when you are ordering food or making your hotel reservations. if all else fails, sign language works !

Transport from the airport to any hotel in the area is 120 baht if i am not wrong so any trip back should be around that region too. It's only 10-15 mins ride anyway. $1000 should be enough for 3d2n but the usual precaution maintains: Leave your spare cash in the safe and keep it locked!

Chiangmai is a lovely place and it's nothing like the scam city which bangkok has became infamous for. Don't be so uptight. Relax and have fun. By the way they use to give out local sim cards at the baggage collection belts so do get one and top it up. I remembered Chiangmai had 3g services so much earlier than bangkok and it was a breeze navigating my maps aroudn the city.


Have fun

QUOTE=jnudes;8096382]I’d been reading and browsing 48 pages of this thread over the last 3 hour and feel quite impressed of what CM can offer for a low budget and lonely cheongster like myself. To be frank I’m deeply interested with Foxy Lady and Sayuri. I’m yet to make a visit to CM and will definitely do so when I can get cheap tickets to CM with AA (I’d be flying from KL instead of SG). There are still questions I need to ask and hope bros here can help me out.

I’m actually looking for a budget accommodation nearby Foxy Lady. When I mentioned nearby is meaning walking distance 2 to 5 min, preferably from the hotel. The budget rate I’m looking at is less than SIN40 per night. The hotel must be clean, decent and quiet. Is there any budget hotel with such rate?

I do have plan to visit Sayuri as well but as a first timer how do I get there and not let the staff chop me THB2500 for one session? Look for P Tak? Speak good Thai? My Thai is passable only. I don’t mind to walk there alone but the problem is I don’t know the way.

Ordering food and drink problem. Does CM people speak Thai all the times? Or do I need to buck up my Thai language so that I have no problem communicating with locals? Can I speak English while doing room reservation and booking the girl for LT at Foxy lady? Language is always a barrier whenever I visit Thailand as no speak good Thai = the locals chop you off easily.

I do not intend to engage any travel agent or tour guide while cheonging alone. And lastly how do I travel from my hotel to the airport? Do I book in advance for taxi or just ask the reception to call one when I check out?

I’m planning to bring $1K to CM for 3 days 2 nights trip inclusive of hotel, meals, massage, tips, beer drinks, LT fee (if got booking), taxi fares, for my very first time visit to CM. Do you think it will be enough? And I am bringing all CASH with me as I don’t have credit card. Is this OK?

I think these are the major issues need to be tackled before booking the ticket in order to build self confidence before travelling. Travelling alone and kena cheated while at foreign land is surely not FUN!!

Thanks very much.[/QUOTE]

[jnudes]

Thanks for a quick reply guys. Are there are other hotels near to Foxy Lady beside Smith apartments and Centara? The more names you give would be better for me to choose. I'm not looking to spend a fortune with expensive hotels there. 1-3 star will do.

As for a trip to Sayuri most likely I think I need to walk 30 - 45 min to get there unless i really have no choice to catch tuk tuk. All I need is a map of Sayuri to the city hotel area, if there is any.

As for Foxy Lady, I'm looking for LT overnight if I could find any gal that I like. And since I would travel only on weekdays and alone, I don't have high hopes. Perhaps just to go in to watch the girls dancing, drink few beers and back to hotel, preferably by walking instead of tuktuk. That's why I am quite fussy about choosing a hotel with the right price and location.

I'm not into KTVs and other bars as they are expensive and I'm not a heavy drinker too. I simply can't go few rounds and by the time I'm back hotel I'm a drunk man and possibly broke too. And unlike other bros I'm usually back to hotel by midnight and not beyond that.

I do read somewhere at CM got papaya farm just like the one at Hatyai, Betong and Danok. In other words, can book the girls overnight and those places are more commonly known as 'poo ying baan' or karaoke. Any idea abt this place at CM?

Many thanks once again for your tips and advice.

[TonyCheong]

Originally Posted by jnudes

I do read somewhere at CM got papaya farm just like the one at Hatyai, Betong and Danok. In other words, can book the girls overnight and those places are more commonly known as 'poo ying baan' or karaoke. Any idea abt this place at CM?

Not sure those KFC Farms are still along Nimmanhaemin Road or not.

Forget about these places.
Just stick to Hatyai/Danok for KFC Farms.

[Nonteerak2553]

Originally Posted by jnudes

I’m actually looking for a budget accommodation nearby Foxy Lady. When I mentioned nearby is meaning walking distance 2 to 5 min, preferably from the hotel. The budget rate I’m looking at is less than SIN40 per night. The hotel must be clean, decent and quiet. Is there any budget hotel with such rate?

When you intend to hit to CNX? From now till late April it's high season. So hotel rate are slightly expensive than it use to be. Log in Agoda to book your hotel, or do ask Tim for his recommendation. Foxy Lady would be at Night Bazzar area. (Changklan) This place is highly infested with tourist. Beside Night Bazzar, you can try to stay at Loi Kroh area. All are about 5 to 10 mins walk to Foxy Lady.

Originally Posted by jnudes

I do have plan to visit Sayuri as well but as a first timer how do I get there and not let the staff chop me THB2500 for one session? Look for P Tak? Speak good Thai? My Thai is passable only. I don’t mind to walk there alone but the problem is I don’t know the way.

As Lost 99 input. Narawat Bridge is the middle land mark to get to Sayuri.
Actually you can walk to Sayuri, since you decided to stay somewhere at Changklan/Loi Kroh area. Doesn't takes you 45 min to reach to the Sayuri.

Once you hit the Narawat Bridge, keep on walking till end of the Bridge, cross the road, and keep on walking straight. Keep walking to your left of the road, meaning, the car travelling on should be same direction as you. You will see a few hardware shops, and fruits shop selling orange. Keep on walking till you saw a Krung Thai bank on your extreme right. It's indication you should make a left turn. There's this soi which you able to turn. Tilt you head and you will see this signage with this word. Soi 2, 3 Bamrung Rat Road.

If you walking on the right way, before you make a turn, there's a small coffee shop. Turn and keep on walking. Again, if you're on the right track, you will see houses, and on your left and right you'll see a car work shop. From this car workshop, you able to see a BIG Sayuri signboard, asking you to make a turn after the sign board.
Upon entering the place, some days P'Tak off, so sometimes when he is not around you will see a fat old man, beside the young one. Price are from 1000 BHT to 1300 BHT, for those sitting on the steps. However sometimes you will see girls sitting on the sofa situated on the extreme top. There a small sofa and a dinning table, these girls are not belong to the 1.3 BHT. I yet to try those, and I'm sure if you able to see the sofa and the dinning table are being occupied, you're damn lucky. More then often those places are left vacant. So far only once I saw, and there's it. So there's isn't any chance for me to try.

Prices are per follow, tag with M is 1.3K BHT B is 1150 BHT, and just number is 1K BHT.

Originally Posted by jnudes

Ordering food and drink problem. Does CM people speak Thai all the times? Or do I need to buck up my Thai language so that I have no problem communicating with locals? Can I speak English while doing room reservation and booking the girl for LT at Foxy lady? Language is always a barrier whenever I visit Thailand as no speak good Thai = the locals chop you off easily.

CNX is a place where majority speaks a lil English. So you doesn't need to worry about it. Here there's few local dialect, and I'm learning the common one beside Thai language. Unless you're using their local dialect to communicate, otherwise we normally communicate using the normal Thai language. Normally here you will heard the ladies ''jao'' to acknowledge even you're using the normal Thai language, instead of ''ka'', this indicates they're original CNX people.

Originally Posted by jnudes

I do not intend to engage any travel agent or tour guide while cheonging alone. And lastly how do I travel from my hotel to the airport? Do I book in advance for taxi or just ask the reception to call one when I check out?

As per Bro Sojo quoted, it's 120 BHT anywhere in CNX city.
From airport there's two taxi counter, go to one of this counter and show your hotel print out, and pay 120 BHT.

Originally Posted by jnudes

I’m planning to bring $1K to CM for 3 days 2 nights trip inclusive of hotel, meals, massage, tips, beer drinks, LT fee (if got booking), taxi fares, for my very first time visit to CM. Do you think it will be enough? And I am bringing all CASH with me as I don’t have credit card. Is this OK?

1K is more than enough for you to have you LT every night bro. Cash is better than cards by the way. There's isn't any taxi in the city. Taxis are only for airport. Here the transportation is either Tuk Tuk or Songtaew. Best to take Songtaew. Very economic. 20 BHT per trip, but again, you'll get lost if you were to take songtaew.

Originally Posted by jnudes

I do read somewhere at CM got papaya farm just like the one at Hatyai, Betong and Danok. In other words, can book the girls overnight and those places are more commonly known as 'poo ying baan' or karaoke. Any idea abt this place at CM?

CNX is just a laid back province, with many cafes and pubs. I'm here about a year or so, so far yet to encounter that farm with girls like Hatyai, but here karaoke are plenty. One of my favorite hang out place is karaoke. 5555+

Have a nice trip to here the lanna kingdom.

[jnudes]

I will most probably visit CM on 2014 as my trip for 2013 has been fully booked with AA. And I just missed the AirAsia zero sale some three weeks ago. So I need to wait for next year before I can book again for the cheap tickets.

And of course you may wonder why I choose Foxy Lady? I wanted to try LT with their local CM ladies, I'm referring to the fair type ladies, which are considered the most beautiful of all Thai girls, not those brown or black type from Isaan or Chiang Rai.



The above video suggests to me that many farangs frequent Foxy Lady and most of the girls are either brown or black type, which is not my cup of tea.
I went to Pattaya before and I know the farangs love the brown and black girls a lot but definitely not me. Can any bro suggest where to find those fair type of pretty Thai ladies in CM? Does not matter if they are uni girls, office gals, or even freelancers. Thank you.

[Nonteerak2553]

Originally Posted by jnudes

I will most probably visit CM on 2014

And of course you may wonder why I choose Foxy Lady? I wanted to try LT with their local CM ladies, I'm referring to the fair type ladies, which are considered the most beautiful of all Thai girls, not those brown or black type from Isaan or Chiang Rai.

You really plan ahead. 5555+ 2014 is about 1 and half year from now. And prices might be changes here and there.

CEI or Chiang Rai is original Thai native, and majority of them are white, but nowadays you hardly can tell which one is from Issan and which one is from the north. Even Isaan has their fair share of fair ladies. Even in CNX here you can find some dark tanned girls, and yes they're 100% Chiang Mai native.

Unless you ask them, where you from etc etc. Many working girls who works here are from the country side, exp: Mae Hong Son, Mae Sai and so on.

Hope you get this clear.

[sojo]

Originally Posted by Nonteerak2553

You really plan ahead. 5555+ 2014 is about 1 and half year from now. And prices might be changes here and there.

5555+ i thought so too, Initially i thought he was heading there in december/jan, which is probably the best time to head there.